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The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA), established in 2006, is a non-profit industry representative body acting as a collective voice for independent wireless operators in South Africa. WAPA’s membership is differentiated from other wireless providers by their focus on using open standard wireless technologies.

WAPA’s primary objective is to ensure the sustainability of the wireless access services market. WAPA is positioned to be an interface between the government regulator, network providers, service providers and consumers. WAPA facilitates self-regulation of the outdoor fixed wireless (OFW) and indoor nomadic wireless (INW) industries.

WAPA offers its members the following benefits:

  • Regulatory Advice
  • A Code of Conduct and Enforcement
  • A forum to shared knowledge and resolve technical problems

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WAPA: Wireless Access Providers’ Association of South Africa
The ISPA invited WAPA to endorse the iWeek 2008 conference by chairing the morning wireless session of Thursday, 18 September 2008. WAPA will be represented on the panel discussing wireless matters after a presentation by Jack Unger. WAPA will again have a stand in the iWeek exhibition area this year to create awareness of our industry. We [...]
WAPA asked its membership to respond to a few questions with the idea of creating more awareness in the industry. Featured Member: Amobia Communications (Pty) Ltd. How long have you been in business? Amobia was founded in mid 2005 and we connected our first client in November 2005. About 3 years now. Give us a quick company profile? Amobia Communications [...]
WAPA offers consumers a complaints process for matters that can not be resolved between them and their provider directly. When WAPA receives complaints about WISPs providing a bad service, WAPA will investigate, try to resolve the problem and give consumers advice in dealing with the matter. However, WAPA only has power over WAPA members, as they [...]

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